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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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